Author Archives: Carol

Yesterday when I went out to the chickens the automatic door was just opening and the chickens scrambled out, then I noticed Bluebell’s egg in the doorway. It’s the first egg not in the nest box  and I can imagine … Continue reading →

There have been some subtle changes taking place with the girl’s. Since Treacle has matured she has easily taken the place as top hen and often shows Pepper that she no longer has the position. Pepper has given in easily … Continue reading →

This morning I tasted Treacle’s egg from yesterday and I thought it was less strong. Although the jasmine has only been unavailable to the chooks for two whole days, I think they would have been getting less in the days … Continue reading →

We have been struggling to find out what has been making our eggs taste unpleasant. I have had lots of helpful ideas and support from the “Down the Lane” forum and also discovered fellow chicken keeper, Jackie, who lives very … Continue reading →

Yesterday Bluebell laid her first egg and mid morning today I found Bluebell’s second egg in the nest box. It was slightly bigger and more blue than her first, truly beautiful! I felt very proud of her. They look so … Continue reading →

I felt for the last few days that Bluebell was getting ready to lay an egg. This morning I went into the chickens just before the coop door opened. It opened soon after half past seven and I proceeded to … Continue reading →

We tried Treacle’s egg number nine this morning and it still had the same mouldy taste (although I thought it was not quite so strong) and I had some more feedback from the “Down the Lane” forum. Someone said that … Continue reading →

I had a few things that I felt needed an update so this is a mixed post. Firstly the latest efforts to keep the rats out are working for now. We haven’t seen any more rats or any droppings or … Continue reading →

Yesterday evening when the coop door had shut and I went to take out the food, I heard a bumping on the roof. I shone my torch up and a rat ran across between the corrugated plastic of the roof … Continue reading →

Since I have been removing the food at night, the rat problem seems to have gone away. I had seen no droppings and still sweep up each day as the chickens go to bed and inspect in the morning. Then … Continue reading →